Pigmentation and dark spots are very stubborn to treat. Constant skincare is required on daily basis in order to get rid of them. One-time application on the skin will not help to get rid of dark patches along with pimple marks. Read also: MULTANI MITTI BENEFITS FOR FACE: 7 MULTANI MITTI FACE PACKS.
In today’s remedy, you will get to know how natural products will help you to get rid of dark spots along with patches on the skin known as pigmentation.
Remedy 1:
How to prepare:
For this remedy, you will just need one or two ingredients that are very effective in treating pigmentation and dark spots. Just take a raw potato and grate it well. Then in the pan add half a glass of water and add the grated potato in it and cook until it turns soft and a slimy consistency is obtained.
Then remove it into the bowl then add the juice of a half lemon to it along with a teaspoon of coffee to it. Mix it well and keep it aside.
Benefits of ingredients:
Potato contains an enzyme named catecholate which helps in brightening the dull complexion and getting rid of pigmentation. Potato has anti-pigmentation properties in it which help to get rid of dark spots easily.
Lemon juice contains citric acid which has gentle bleaching properties in it. It helps to slow down melanin production in the skin which slows down the process of skin pigmentation.
Coffee has skin lightening and tightening properties which help to get rid of pigmentation. Coffee is great for brightening up dull complexion and is used in many creams and lotions for revealing soft and supple skin.
How to use:
Apply this pack to cleansed face and leave it until it dies off completely and rinse off with normal plain water.
When to use:
Use this remedy twice or thrice a week in order to lighten dark spots quickly. Read also: BENEFITS OF WATERMELON FOR YOUR SKIN: 5 WATERMELON FACE PACKS.
Remedy 2:
How to prepare:
For this remedy, you need to make a fine powder of 2 teaspoons of rice with 2 teaspoons of masoor dal along with one camphor. Sieve to remove big chunks and keep them aside. In that prepared powder add 2 teaspoons of whole wheat atta along with 2 teaspoons of Besan. Store it in an airtight container.
Benefits of ingredients:
Masoor dal works as a skin bleaching agent which helps in revealing smooth and radiant skin. It’s a great exfoliator for lightening dark spots and pigmentation.
Rice is used by the Japanese in their skincare routine. It is said that rice helps to get rid of age-related spots and reveals youthful and good-looking skin.
Camphor helps to get rid of pigmentation, and dark spots and reveals a fairer and glowing skin. It can be mixed with other ingredients in order to make it more effective.
Whole wheat flour works wonder for the skin and help to get rid of skin pigmentation and dark spots. It helps in regenerating new skin and adds glow and shine to the face. Read also: BENEFITS OF ICE CUBES ON FACE/ SKIN IN SUMMER.
How to use:
Take about one teaspoon of the prepared mixture and dilute it with raw milk and apply it on the face thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash off with normal water.
When to use:
You can use this remedy on daily basis as well as it works great as a natural cleanser which helps to get rid of dark spots.
Whole wheat flour has a lot of antioxidants in it which prevents the skin from getting damaged. It’s rich in vitamin E and zinc which leaves the skin glowing and refreshed.
Camphor has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties which leave a soothing impact on the skin and helps to get rid of dark spots.